This oral history interview was made with Ann Brown, Governor Perpichs mothers younger sister, at her home in Shoreview, Minnesota on September 10, 1997. Mrs. Brown provided information about Governor Perpichs family, including his parents, aunts,...

Mr. Begich has been involved in DFL politics on the Iron Range and in Minnesota for many years. He became involved in the Perpich gubernatorial campaigns and served in the Perpich administrations focusing on labor issues. Mr. Begich described his...